Posts with the tag “churches-in-frisco”
Addicted to Offense
by Creg Darby on July 22nd, 2025
Ephesians 4:26–27 (NIV)“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.Offense doesn’t just happen to us—it hooks us. Neuroscience shows that when we get offended, our brain releases dopamine, the same chemical tied to pleasure and reward. It actually feels good to be offended. That’s why we keep replaying the conversation, tel... Read More
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The Offense Epidemic
by Creg Darby on July 21st, 2025
Ephesians 4:17–19 (NIV)So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.We’re living in an age where offense is the air we breathe. Turn on the news, scroll your... Read More
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Trading Comfort For The Cross
by Creg Darby on June 29th, 2025
Luke 9:23 (NIV)Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.Jesus never said following Him would be comfortable. He said it would be worth it. He didn’t call us to a life of ease—He called us to take up a cross, not a cushion. Yet, in our comfort-saturated culture, many of us have grown allergic to difficulty. We equate blessing with convenience... Read More
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You Exist To Glorify Him
by Creg Darby on June 28th, 2025
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.One of the most dangerous distortions of our faith is when we flip the script and make it all about us. We treat God like a cosmic vending machine: if we press the right buttons—prayer, church, obedience—He should dispense the results we want. But God doesn’t exist to serve our desires. We exist... Read More
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Happiness Isn't The Goal
by Creg Darby on June 27th, 2025
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.We’ve been sold a lie that happiness is the ultimate goal in life—and that if we’re not constantly feeling good, something must be wrong. Culture says, “You deserve to be happy, right now.” But Scripture never commands us to pursue happiness—it calls us to pursue God’s kingdom and... Read More
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Strengthen Your "NO" Muscle
by Creg Darby on June 26th, 2025
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.Self-control isn’t just about resisting sin—it’s about protecting your soul. Proverbs says a person without it is like a city without walls—exposed, vulnerable, and easy to overtake. Think about that: when you can’t say “no,” everything can get in. The enemy doesn’t even need to break in—he just walks... Read More
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When Pleasure Becomes Poison
by Creg Darby on June 25th, 2025
Proverbs 25:16 (NIV)If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit.Pleasure isn’t the enemy—excess is. God created the world with joy in mind. Laughter, food, beauty, music, romance, and rest were all His idea. But even something as sweet as honey turns bitter when consumed in excess. Proverbs 25:16 reminds us that too much of a good thing becomes destructive. What was meant... Read More
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Pain Brings the Balance
by Creg Darby on June 24th, 2025
James 1:2-4 (NIV)Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.“Pain” and “joy” rarely live in the same sentence—yet James insists they belong together. Our souls are like a balance scale: when ... Read More
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Jesus Removed the Quit Option
by Creg Darby on May 31st, 2025
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)“For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Jesus didn’t just talk about endurance—He lived it. He endured betrayal, rejection, mockery, physical torture, and the weight of humanity’s sin. And He didn’t just survive the cross—He embraced it for the joy set before Him. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He wr... Read More
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Moving Forward
by Creg Darby on May 30th, 2025
Philippians 3:13–14 (NLT)“I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”You can’t walk forward into purpose while dragging the weight of your past behind you. At some point, you have to let go of what was in order to step into what will... Read More
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Before the Battle Begins
by Creg Darby on May 29th, 2025
Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”Some of the most decisive moments in our lives aren’t played out in public but are settled in private. The greatest battles are won long before the fight even starts. When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, facing the full weight of what the cross would mean, He didn’t wait... Read More
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You're Not Meant To Fight Alone
by Creg Darby on May 28th, 2025
Hebrews 10:24–25 (NIV)“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”There is a lie that often creeps into the hearts of believers—especially when life gets heavy. It whispers, “You should be strong enough to handle this on your own.” Culture tells us indepe... Read More
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The Quiet Danger of Isolation
by Creg Darby on May 27th, 2025
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”It rarely starts with a dramatic moment. No emotional exit or angry explosion. Quitting usually begins in silence. It begins in isolation—when we withdraw, stop returning messages, skip a few Sundays, and te... Read More
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When the Bell Beckons
by Creg Darby on May 26th, 2025
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”In his book Lone Survivor, Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell describes the brutal training process that transforms ordinary men into elite wa... Read More
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Stay in the Covering
by Creg Darby on May 11th, 2025
John 15:4 (NIV)“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”The greatest tragedy of our spiritual lives isn’t that we fall—it’s that we keep returning to the same places that made us fall in the first place. We step in and out of God’s presence like it’s a revolving door. We repent, recei... Read More
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In Repair
by Creg Darby on May 10th, 2025
Micah 7:8 (NIV)“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”Every time we step out from under God’s covering, there are consequences. We feel the sting of the storm, the weight of the fall, and the fallout of decisions made outside of His will. And while God in His mercy calls us back, the return often comes with a season ... Read More
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Not Every Blessing is From God
by Creg Darby on May 9th, 2025
Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”We live in a world that equates blessing with bank accounts, applause, and upward mobility. But not every full schedule is a sign of favor. Not every financial gain is a gift from God. Sometimes, the world can offer you “blessings” that ac... Read More
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Don't Step Out Because the Sun's Out
by Creg Darby on May 8th, 2025
Psalm 27:5 (ESV)“For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.”When storms strike, we run to shelter. We turn to God, fall on our knees, and find safety in His presence. But what about after the storm? What happens when the skies clear and the crisis fades? That’s when many believers step out from under t... Read More
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Covered not Untouched
by Creg Darby on May 7th, 2025
Matthew 5:45 (ESV)“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”Many believers come to God hoping for escape, only to be surprised when the rain still falls. But Jesus made it clear—storms are universal. The just and the unjust both face hardship. The difference is not who faces the storm, but who is covered when it hits. Living close to God ... Read More
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Coldness
by Creg Darby on May 1st, 2025
Revelation 3:15-16 ESV“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”Coldness is the result of complacency, where we no longer feel the warmth of God’s presence in our lives. When we slip into coldness, we attend church, participate in worship, and go through the moti... Read More
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The Dangers of Becoming Lax
by Creg Darby on April 29th, 2025
Matthew 3:8 ESV“Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.”After the moment of repentance, many of us experience a season of comfort. This is the stage where things are stable, and life feels good. We begin to take God’s blessings for granted, feeling as though we’ve “arrived.” But the danger of comfort lies in its subtlety. We begin to relax, become complacent in our spiritual practices, and stop pus... Read More
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Repentance - Closeness with God
by Creg Darby on April 28th, 2025
Judges 2:18-19 NIV“Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord relented because of their groaning under those who oppressed and afflicted them. But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their ancestors, following other gods and serving and wor... Read More
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Dealing with Disappointment
by Creg Darby on April 27th, 2025
John 11:40"Then Jesus said, 'Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'"Disappointment often arises when we feel like things aren’t going our way or when our hopes don’t line up with God’s timing. Martha, in John 11:40, had just expressed her deep disappointment to Jesus after her brother Lazarus had died. Her faith had been strong, but the delay in Jesus' arrival left... Read More
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Dealing with Discouragement
by Creg Darby on April 25th, 2025
John 11:21"Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died."Discouragement often comes when we least expect it. It can strike when we feel that our prayers have gone unanswered, when God doesn’t show up the way we hoped, or when life seems to spiral in the opposite direction of what we prayed for. Mary’s words in John 11:21, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died,” ... Read More
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He Waited Two More Days
by Creg Darby on April 24th, 2025
Romans 8:28"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."Have you ever wondered why God allows certain difficulties in your life? Why does He let us face challenges that seem insurmountable? The answer may not always be clear, but the Bible gives us a powerful reminder: God allows things to happen so that we can believe... Read More
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The Evidence
by Creg Darby on April 23rd, 2025
Hebrews 11:1"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."Faith is often described as the evidence of things not seen. In Hebrews 11:1, we are reminded that faith isn’t simply believing in things that are visible, but trusting in the promises of God—even when we can’t see them with our eyes. It’s the conviction that God is working in our lives, even when circ... Read More
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Seeing is Believing
by Creg Darby on April 22nd, 2025
Matthew 28:6"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."The invitation to “come and see” is one of the most powerful calls to faith we can receive. In Matthew 28, the angel spoke to the women at the tomb, inviting them to witness the impossible: Jesus was no longer dead. He had risen, just as He said He would. This moment is not just about seeing an empty ... Read More
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Come and See
by Creg Darby on April 21st, 2025
Matthew 28:6"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."The invitation to “come and see” is one of the most powerful calls to faith we can receive. In Matthew 28, the angel spoke to the women at the tomb, inviting them to witness the impossible: Jesus was no longer dead. He had risen, just as He said He would. This moment is not just about seeing an empty ... Read More
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Happy Easter
by Creg Darby on April 20th, 2025
Matthew 28:5-6 (NIV)“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.’”Easter Sunday is the culmination of everything we believe as Christians—the moment when Jesus, our Savior, triumphed over death and gave us the ultimate victory. His resurrection i... Read More
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Resurrection and Life
by Creg Darby on April 19th, 2025
John 11:25-26 (NIV)“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”Easter is not just a celebration of what Jesus did over 2,000 years ago—it’s an invitation to experience new life today. Jesus’ resurrection didn’t just change history, it changes our future. As believers, we ... Read More
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Why It's a Good Friday
by Creg Darby on April 18th, 2025
Mark 16:15 (NIV)“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”As we reflect on the death of Christ and the gravity of what He did for us on the cross, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the significance of His sacrifice. But as we come to the realization of what Jesus accomplished, we also understand that His work is not just for us to hold onto—it’s for us to share. The gospel is ... Read More
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An Inclusive Gospel
by Creg Darby on April 17th, 2025
Luke 22:19 (NIV)“And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’”The Last Supper is one of the most significant moments in Jesus’ ministry. It was a time of intimate fellowship with His disciples, but it was also the moment where Jesus instituted what would become a powerful symbol of His sacrifice: commun... Read More
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Get Them to Jesus
by Creg Darby on April 16th, 2025
Revelation 22:14-17 (NKJV)“Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring... Read More
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Eyes Wide Open
by Creg Darby on April 15th, 2025
Acts 3:4-6 (NIV)“But when Peter and John saw him, they looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’ So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’”In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a man who has been crippled from birth. ... Read More
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Obedience Unlocks God's Purpose
by Creg Darby on December 13th, 2024
Matthew 1:24"When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife."Obedience is often the bridge between God’s promises and His purpose being fulfilled in our lives. Joseph exemplifies this truth. After receiving instructions from the angel in a dream, Joseph didn’t delay or debate—he obeyed immediately. His obedience didn’t make the path easy, b... Read More
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God's Purpose Over My Plans
by Creg Darby on December 12th, 2024
Proverbs 19:21"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."There is a tension every believer must navigate between pursuing personal ambitions and surrendering to God’s divine purpose. We often draft plans with the best intentions—whether for career, family, or ministry—but God’s purpose invites us to lay those plans aside for something greater. The plans we... Read More
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Trust is Greater than Understanding
by Creg Darby on December 11th, 2024
Proverbs 3:5-6"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."Trusting God can feel impossible when life doesn’t make sense. Joseph faced this challenge when an angel told him to take Mary as his wife, even though she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. From a human perspective, this defied logic and ... Read More
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Divine Invitations
by Creg Darby on December 10th, 2024
Romans 8:28"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Interruptions are rarely convenient. They disrupt our carefully made plans and force us to adjust, often leaving us frustrated or confused. But as Joseph discovered, what feels like an interruption may actually be an invitation from God. When Joseph learned of Ma... Read More
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When it Wasn't on the List
by Creg Darby on December 9th, 2024
Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Life often surprises us with twists and turns we never anticipated. Like Joseph, who was building a future with Mary, only to discover she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit, we may find our carefully laid plans interrupted. Joseph’s dreams of a quie... Read More
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Adopted By Grace
by Creg Darby on December 6th, 2024
John 1:12 (NIV)"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."Adoption is a powerful image of God’s grace. Through Christ, we are welcomed into God’s family, given the right to be called His children. This is not a title we earn but a gift we receive when we place our faith in Jesus. It’s a declaration that we belong to Him forever,... Read More
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